John Kendell Moore

Work History

University Medical Center

Lubbock, TX

10.2011 - 06.2023

Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
Helped patients manage acute and chronic pain.
Discussed proposed surgical procedures, risk and potential complications with supervising physician and patient to obtain proper patient informed consent.
Coordinated with physicians, specialists and other medical staff to develop treatment plans for chronic conditions, including diabetes and heart disease.
Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
Coordinated referrals for specialty services and additional care.

MICU University Medical Center

Lubbock, Texas

06.2006 - 10.2011

Achieved successful unit leadership by providing quality nursing care to 2 to 3 patients per day in 30-bed unit
Guided and led 12 Registered nurses and RT's in acute care unit. Coordinated, delegated tasks and managed 10 nurses and ancillary staff members
Implemented effective strategies and care plans to improve patient outcomes and meet recovery objectives
Established and continuously optimized unit schedules and individual work assignments
Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge
Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis and prevention
Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift
Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety

University Medical Center

Lubbock, Texas

01.2003 - 06.2006

Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.

Veterans Affairs

Amarillo, Texas

02.2001 - 01.2003

Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information
Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Provided personal hygiene assistance, giving baths and performing dress changes for patients.

US Air Force

Eglin AFB, Florida

03.1995 - 03.1999

Taught personnel to mitigate environmental hazards and properly use personal protective equipment such as chem gear for battle scenarios.
Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
Maintained aircraft weapons systems for optimal performance and for zero loss of sorties due to weapons system malfunction.
Reloaded and resupplied weapons systems to maintain preparedness against enemy threats.